Triple Flag, CMOC agree to streaming deal for Australian mine The deal gives Triple Flag rights to a majority of gold and silver to be produced at the Northparkes mine. Reuters | July 12, 2020 | 8:27 am
Scientists reveal the secret life of lithium Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say that stars like the Sun create lithium through their lives after they have swelled to become red giants. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2020 | 7:00 am
Mining companies have not left Mexico – officials Even though mining output is expected to fall by 16% in 2020, and exploration has sunk, officials say mining activities are gradually recovering. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2020 | 6:39 am
Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2020 | 6:00 am
Nornickel fights cover-up accusations over Arctic oil spill Tests, photographs and eyewitness accounts suggest diesel has reached Pyasino Lake, which Nornickel denies. Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 3:00 pm
SSR-Alacer Gold merger gets shareholder approval SSR Mining will acquire Alacer in an all-stock, zero-premium deal valued at C$2.4 billion. MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 2:26 pm
Workers at Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine vote to strike A strike had been set for July 15. Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 1:30 pm
Five levels of minerals processing plant autonomy – from regulatory controls to full auto-pilot Autonomous mining is already here. Metso Outotec | July 10, 2020 | 1:20 pm
Webinar: How can miners integrate technology to improve stakeholder engagement programs? Free webinar takes place July 15. MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 1:04 pm